Board of Directors, Spring 2018

Council Elections Serving and Protecting the Public Interest

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Apply your knowledge, skills and experience as a pharmacy professional to help protect the public and contribute to quality and safe pharmacy practice in Ontario as a member of Council of the Ontario College of Pharmacists. This year, elections will be held in Districts H and N.


JOIN COUNCIL IN 2018

There are a total of five Council seats open to pharmacists in districts H and N.

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DISTRICT H
Two seats available for a three year term for pharmacists practicing in a hospital in Ontario

DISTRICT N
Three seats available for a three year term for pharmacists in electoral District N


PROTECTING THE INTERESTS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE PUBLIC

Regulating pharmacy in the public interest is a privilege. The College exists to regulate pharmacy so that the public can be confident in the quality and safety of the pharmacy care and services they receive and trust in the College’s ability to make decisions and act in accordance with its public-protection mandate. Council members do not “represent” those who elected them, and those who elected them are not “constituents”. Rather, Council has a fiduciary duty to put their service to the public above all other interests.


COUNCIL COMPOSITION

Members of Council include 15 elected pharmacists (two from hospital), two elected pharmacy technicians (one from hospital), two deans from the faculties of pharmacy at University of Toronto and University of Waterloo and nine to 16 members of the public who are publicly appointed.

Council is the policy-making group and acts as the board of directors for the College. The College’s administrative staff is responsible for carrying out these policies and administering the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Pharmacy Act and the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act and associated regulations.

Council meetings are held once per quarter and council members may also be appointed to sit on one or more committees. More information about Council can be found on the College’s website.


THE ROLE OF A COUNCIL MEMBER

As a Council member, you are expected to observe the highest standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity. Your major responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining a working knowledge of the legislation under which the College operates and making decisions about regulating the profession in the public interest;
  • Participating in establishing policy, strategic direction, and goals of the College to successfully meet its mission and purpose;
  • Anticipating and responding to changing expectations and emerging trends and addressing emerging risks and opportunities;
  • Anticipating and embracing opportunities for regulatory and governance innovation;
  • Reviewing all preparation material in advance of Council and committee meetings and contributing and engaging constructively in discussions undertaken at these meetings

NOMINATION PROCESS

To stand for election, you must be nominated by three members of the College who are eligible to vote in the electoral district for which you are nominated.

Your nomination paper must be accompanied by your signature which affirms your commitment to the Objects of the College and that you undertake to comply with the College’s policies, the By-Laws, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and procedures for Council and committee members, all of which can be found on the College website.

Learn more about the election process: http://www.ocpinfo.com/about/council/election-process/

If you have questions, send an email to Ms. Ushma Rajdev, Council and Executive Liaison at: councilelections@ocpinfo.com


KEY DATES FOR 2018 COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Nominations open
Friday, June 1, 2018

Nominations close
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 5:00 pm

Last date for candidates to withdraw
Friday, June 29, 2018

Voting to commence on or by
Monday, July 9, 2018

Voting closes
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 5:00 pm


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